If you're a fan of soap and butter, you may be a fan of Sonic Heroes.

There's a lot to love in this game, from its charming aesthetic, variety of characters, and a world that really fits the series, but it's constantly held back by frustrating controls and repetitive stages.

I do really like the level design of this game. It's a good mix of open areas, speed, and puzzle design, yet when the game makes you play the game four times to see the end, it begins to feel like a slog. You can get accustomed to the controls, but you'll be falling off stages and missing rails with no explanation.

It's a lot of ups and a lot of downs. Its as easy to love as it is to hate.